North Korea condemned Israeli Strike on Iran, Urges Immediate Halt to ‘State-Sponsored Terrorism’

North Korea has issued a strong condemnation of Israel’s recent military actions against Iran, denouncing them as “illegal state-sponsored terrorism” and calling for an immediate end to what it described as “terrorist” attacks that risk escalating conflict across the Middle East.

In an official statement carried by state media and attributed to a spokesperson for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s foreign ministry, Pyongyang expressed “serious concern” over the strikes launched by Israel, with U.S. support against Iranian territory. The statement framed the attacks as a gross violation of international law and sovereignty, asserting that the killings of civilians and use of force was an “unpardonable crime against humanity.”

“The illegal act of state-sponsored terrorism by Israel … is raising the danger of a new all-out war in the Middle East region,” the North Korean spokesperson said, according to the report. Pyongyang also urged the international community to reject and censure the military operations, which it said risked destabilizing global peace and security.

The comments from Pyongyang come amid a significant escalation in tensions after Israel, alongside the United States, carried out a series of strikes targeting Iranian sites; including locations near the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader. The offensive has triggered retaliatory missile and drone exchanges, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

North Korea’s reaction aligns with its long-standing diplomatic ties with Tehran and reflects its broader opposition to the U.S. and allied military actions in the Middle East. Pyongyang’s foreign ministry also warned Western powers against “fanning the flames of war” and exacerbating the crisis.

International responses to the conflict have varied, with some governments urging restraint and de-escalation after the strikes, while others have focused on protecting their citizens and urging diplomatic solutions.